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Ackerman, Forrest J,
with essays by Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Lon Chaney, Jr., and Vincent Price

Lon of a 1000 Faces by Forrest J Ackerman
Biography, Mystery & Horror, Films, Essays
OVER 1100 PHOTOS FROM LON CHANEY'S FILM OEUVRE.
Library Binding Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-53-6 $34.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-39-0 $21.95
8 1/2" x 11", 300pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

McAleer, John,
Introduction P.G. Wodehouse

Rex Stout: A Majesty's Life by John McAleer
Introduction by P.G. Wodehouse
MWA Edgar Award Winning Biography, Literary Biography.
Hardbound:   ISBN: 0-918736-43-9  $30.95
Trade Paper: ISBN   0-918736-44-7  $24.95
6" x 9", 668pp,  illustrated with photographs
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publisher
 

 

 

McAleer, John and Andrew,
Foreword by Edward D Hoch
Interviews with: Margaret McLean, Robert B. Parker,
Rex Stout, and William G. Tapply

Mystery Writing in a Nutshell
Mystery, Reference, Literary Criticism
Trade Paper ISBN:  978-1-59663-505-0 $9.95
5" x 8", 96pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

Stout, Rex,
Interview conducted by Michael Bourne

Rex Stout Interview: July 18, 1973
(Audio Cassette)
Limited edition Audio Cassette, 70+ Minutes,
Conducted at Stout's Home High Meadow
on the New York/New Jersey border.
Belles Lettres, Biography, Audio Book, Mystery, Interview
Audio Cassette ISBN: 0-918736-22-6 $12.00
Standard Audio Cassette
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
CD Version release date: August, 2007 $12.00

 

 

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Ackerman, Forrest J, Editor & Complier

Ackermanthology compiled by Forrest J Ackerman
Foreword by John Landis
65 Astonishing Rediscovered Sci-Fi Shorts
Science Fiction Golden Age Short Story Collection
Stories by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and others
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-59.5 $24.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-25-0 $12.95
6" x 9", 302pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press



 

Dr. Acula's Thrilling Tales of the Uncanny
edited by Lynne Rock, compiled by Dr. Acula (aka Forrest J Ackerman)
Founding Editor of Famous Monsters of Filmland and Creator of Vampirella
Horror Short Story Collection— Golden Age to the present
Stories by Victor Rousseau, Hannes Box, and Max Landis
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-61-7 $26.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-30-7 $14.95
6" x 9", 284pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

Expanded Science Fiction Worlds of Forrest J Ackerman
 and Friends Plus edited by Forrest J Ackerman
Science Fiction Short Stories Golden Age Collection
Stories by C. L. Moore, Theodore Sturgeon, A. E. van Vogt
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-58.7 $28.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-26-9 $12.95
6" x 9", 208pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press

 

 

Famous Forry Fotos  by Forrest J Ackerman
Biography Science Fiction Horror, Films Golden Age Collection
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-55.2 $34.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-24-2 $14.95
8 1/2" x 11", 117pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

 

Lon of a 1000 Faces by Forrest J Ackerman
Biography, Horror, Films Essays Mystery
1100+ photos.
Essays by: Robert Bloch, Ray Bradbury, Lon Chaney, Jr., Vincent Price, 
Lib Binding Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-53-6 $49.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-39-0 $24.95
8 1/2" x 11", 300pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

Rainbow Fantasia compiled and edited by Forrest J Ackerman
35 Spectrumatic Tales of Wonder
Science Fiction Golden Age Anthology, illustrated
Stories by Gustav Meyerlink, Ray Cummings, Dorothy Quick, Gardner F. Fox
Hard Cover Cloth: ISBN: 0-918736-60-9 $44.95
Trade Paperback:  ISBN: 0-918736-36-6 $29.95
6" x 9", 562pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

Martianthology Vol 1
edited by Anne Hardin complied by Forrest J Ackerman
Science Fiction Golden Age Short Story Anthology
Short Stories by Ross Rocklynne, Stanton A. Coblentz, John Russell Fearne
Trade Cloth:  ISBN 1-918736-46-3 $28.95
Trade Paper: ISBN 1-918736-45-5 $16.95
6" x 9", 256pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

Metropolis by Thea van Harbou, edited by Forrest J Ackerman
75th Anniversary Edition
Science Fiction, Films Novel Art 
Illustrations with stills, back scene photos, etc.,
from the 1927 Fritz Lang Film
Leather Binding Limited Ed: ISBN: 0-918736-34-x $60.00
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-35-8 $23.95
8 1/2" x 11", xxi+240pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press

 

 

 

Sci-Fi Womanthology
edited by Forrest J Ackerman and Pam Keesey
Science Fiction Short Story Anthology
Short Stories by Andre Norton, Amelia Reynolds Long, Mary E. Counselman
Hardbound:   ISBN: 0-918736-50-1   $29.95
Trade Paper: ISBN: 0-918736-33-1   $19.95
6" x 9", 372pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

Allen, Grant

An African Millionaire by Grant Allen
Mystery/Humor: Victorian Rogue Mystery Facsimile
Shot directly from the 1st Edition in the Archives of
the Eli Lilly Rare Book Library at Indiana University
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-15-3 $24.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-16-1 $14.95
6" x 9", 317pp
Imprint: Yellowback Mysteries

 

 

 

Battle, Cleaton D. (illustrated by Emmanuel B. Cooper)

A Saturday Surprise by Cleaton D. Battle
with original color illustrations by Emmanuel B. Cooper
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-504-5 $8.95
5" x 8", 68pp,color illustrations.
Imprint: Castle Keep Press
 

 

 

 

Bellamy, Fannie Lillian Miles, translator (Jacques Houdaille, author)

Two Frenchmen Hitchhiking Across 1946 America by Jacques Houdaille
translated from the French by Fannie Lillian Miles Bellamy
Travel, Biography, History
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-534-7 $11.95
5 1/2" x8/129", 112pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

 

Bennett, Gertrude Barrows (as Francis Stevens)

Claimed by Francis Stevens (Gertrude Barrows Bennett)
Horror Fantasy Golden Age Novel
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-57-9 $26.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-37-4 $12.95
6" x 9", 192pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

Berkey, Jim (with Jack Tracy)

Subcutaneously, My Dear Watson by Jack Tracy and Jim Berkey
Sherlock Holmes and the Cocaine Habit, Illustrated throughout
self-Help, Biography, Humor, Retirement
Cloth Hardbound. ISBN: 0-918736-02-1 $21.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-03-x $11.95
6" x 9", 89pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

Biemiller, Carl L.

Magic Ball from Mars and Starboy by Carl L. Biemiller
Translated by  Katherine Voute
Science Fiction Children, Young Adult
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-58.7 $26.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-26-9 $15.95
6" x 9", 256pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

Bohnhoff, Maya Kaathryn

The Meri by Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff
Fantasy
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-79-x7 $14.95
6" x 9", 202pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

Bourne, Michael (interviewing Rex Stout)

Rex Stout Interview: July 18, 1973 conducted by Michael Bourne (Audio Cassette)
Limited edition Audio Cassette, 70+ Minutes, Conducted at Stout's Home High Meadow on the New York/New Jersey border.
Belles Lettres, Biography, Audio Book, Literature, Mystery, Interview, Non-Fiction
Audio Cassette ISBN: 0-918736-22-6 $20.00
Standard Audio Cassette
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishing
 

 

 

Bradtke, Farral

Heartless Heartland by Farral Bradtke
Horror Novel
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918514-2 $17.95
6" x 9", 344pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

Bretnor, Reginald (compiled by Fred Flaxman)

Timeless Tales of Reginald Bretnor compiled by Fred Flaxman
Foreword by Poul Anderson
Collected Short Stories of Reginald Bretnor
Science Fiction Short Story Collection
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-891513-00-1 $12.95
5 1/2" x8 1/2", 224 pp
Imprint: Story Book Publishers (distributed by Rock Publishing)
 

 

 

Brooks, E. S. (Edward Streeter)

Historic Boys by E. S. Brooks
THEIR ENDEAVORS, THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS AND THEIR TIMES
Young Adult History Biography
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-55-2 $25.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-16-1 $12.95
5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 259pp
Imprint: Castle Keep Press
 

 

 

Historic Girls by E. S. Brooks
STORIES OF GIRLS WHO INFLUENCED THE HISTORY OF THEIR TIMES
Young Adult History Biography
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-06-4 $25.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-07-2 $12.95
5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 224pp
Imprint: Castle Keep Press
 

Burrows, Elizabeth MacDonald

Htrae by Elizabeth MacDonald Burrows
Science Fiction
Trade Paper ISBN: 978-1-59663-529-6, 1-59663-529-0 $12.95
6" x 9", 176pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

Maya Sangh by Elizabeth MacDonald Burrows
Science Fiction
Trade Paper ISBN: 978-1-59663-526-5, 1-59663-526-6 $17.95
6" x 9", 224pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

Mystic Voyage: Gateway to Immortality
by Elizabeth MacDonald Burrows
Biography
Trade Paper ISBN: 978-1-59663-527-2, 1-59663-527-4  $19.95
6" x 9", 320pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press

 

Busch, Wilhelm

Max and Moritz by Wilhelm Busch
A New Translation by  Andy Gaus
Poetry, Literature, Cartoon, Art
Hardbound: ISBN: 0-918736-18-8   $22.95
Trade Paper: ISBN: 0-918736-17-x $9.95
6" x 9", 108pp
Imprint James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

Butler, William S.

Scraper Jones: Treasure Hunter by William S. Butler 
Adventure
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-770-6  $16.95
6" x 9", 320pp
Imprint: Yellowback Mysteries
 

 

Coles, Betty

Stress Less! With Bess by Betty Coles
Illustrated by Susan Brantley
Stress Management
Trade Paper ISBN:1-59663-525-8 $9.95
5 1/2" x8 1/29", 80pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

 

Cone, William J.

So, You're Retiring , , , by William J. Cone
A Guy's Guide To Being At Home
Retirement Self-Help, Biography, Humor, 
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-511-8 $8.95
5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 92pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press

 

 

 

Dreas, Gale A.

Toolbox Parenting by Gale Dreas, L.C.S.W.
Parenting, Boys, Self-Help Children, Young Adults, Teeagers
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-518-0 $12.95
6" x 9", 216pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

 

Duncan, Mary

Eyes of Garnet by Mary Duncan
James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
Historical fantasy set in medieval Scotland
Hard Cover: ISBN: 1-59663--517-7 $39.95
Leather, sewn binding
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-515-0 $19.95
6" x 9", 344pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

Durbin, Brian

The Kingdom of Norne by Busta Scam (Enron Investor Brian Durbin)
A TONGUE-IN-CHEEK GUIDE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
AS TO WHAT HAPPENED TO A SEEMINGLY MAGICAL FINANCIAL KINGDOM
Children, Satire, Enron, Full color illustrations.
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-519-2 $9.95
8" x8", 44pp
Imprint: Castle Keep Press
 

 

 

Doré, Gustave.

The Days of Chivalry; or, The Legend of Croquematine by Ernest L'Épine
Translated by Tom Hood,
Illustrated with 177 woodcuts by Gustave Doré
Art, Fantasy, Literature, Political & Religious Satire
Limited Edit  ISBN: 0-918736-21-8 $75.00
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-42-0 $23.95
8 1/4"  x 11", xiv+259pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

 

Elcano, Michael P.

Miguel's Army by Michael P. Elcano
Biography, WWII, Americana, American Voices Series
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-83-8  $13.95
6" x 9", 130pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press

 

 

 

Elmer, Bill

   
Oh God! Save the Seniors!
A Humorous collection of Jokes & Anecdotes of Seniors at Their Best
Trade Paperbcak, ISBN:978-1-59663-777-1 $12.95
 7"x10", 168 pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press

 

 

 

Evans, W. C.

Be Your Own Boss At Your Current Job by W. C. Evans
Self-Help Reference, Business
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-80-3 $34.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-81-1 $19.95
6" x 9", 248pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

Francis, William

A Life Told To None by William Francis
Mystery
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-770-6  $16.95
6" x 9", 320pp
Imprint: Yellowback Mysteries
 

 

 

 

Frank, Dr. Alan
 
The Seven Golden Ages of Music
Beginner's Guide to Great Moments in Musical History
Dr. Alan Frank, former Chairman Department of Music SUNY at Plattsburgh.

5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 110pp
ISBN: 978-1-59663-769-6

 

 

 

Freas, Kelly, Hugo Winner Artist

Anarquìa by Brad Linaweaver and J. Kent Hastings
An Alternate History of the Spanish Civil War
Cover art by Kelly Freas
Science Fiction Alternate History Novel
Signed Edit  ISBN: 0-918736-62-5 $39.95
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-15-3 $28.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-16-1 $12.95
6" x 9", 284pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

French, Jennifer

Fidgets by Jennifer French
YA Novel, ADD, ADHD
Trade Paper ISBN:1-59663-531-2  $12.95
6" x 9", 132pp
Imprint: Castle Keep Press
 

 

 

Garthwaite, Lynn

Dirkle Smat Inside Flatbottom Mountain by Lynn Garthwaite
Join Dirkle Smat and the Explorer’s Club for an unforgettable adventure.
Adventure story for 6 to 9 year olds.
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-512-6 $8.95
5" x 8", 48pp, ill.
Imprint: Castle Keep Press
 

 

Dirkle Smat and the Flying Statue
Dirkle Smat and The Explorers Club Flying High In Their New Adventure 
2nd in the Dirkle Smat Series
Trade Paper: ISBN: 978-1-59663-553-1
5" x 8", 39pp. 9.95
mprint: Castle Keep Press
 

 

 

Gaus, Andy (translator)

Max and Moritz by Wilhelm Busch
A New Translation by  Andy Gaus
Poetry, Literature, Cartoon, Art
Hardbound: ISBN: 0-918736-18-8   $22.95
Trade Paper: ISBN: 0-918736-17-x $9.95
6" x 9", 108332pp
Imprint James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

Gibbs, Peter

Off Track in Colombia
A Tale of Adventure, Danger, and Passion
SOMETIMES MOUNTAIN CLIMBING —ISN'T!
Peter Gibbs, inventor of the Gibbs Ascender
Trde Paper;ISBN: 978-1-59663-781-8,1-59663-781-1
6" x 9", 276pp. 16.95
 

 

 

Glut, Donald F.

Dinosaur Valley Girls: The Novel  by Donald F. Glut
Science Fiction, Film, Satire, illustrated
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-65-x $12.95
6" x 9", 236pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

True Vampires of History by Donald F. Glut
From Medieval to modern, contemporary accounts, Illustrated throughout
History, Horror
Trade Cloth  ISBN: 0-918736-68-4 $21.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-67-6 $12.95
6" x 9", 132pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

True Werewolves of History by Donald F. Glut
From Medieval to modern, contemporary accounts, Illustrated throughout
History, Horror
Trade Cloth ISBN: 0-918736-70-6 $21.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-69-2 $12.95
6" x 9", 136pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

Green, Peter H.

Dad's War with the United States Marine by Peter H. Green
Biography, WWII, Americana, American Voices Series
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-501-0  $19.95
6" x 9", xxi+280pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

Hammet, John L.

The Skylark Series of Short Fiction
Short Stories derived from his one act plays.
Washington, D.C. area fiction from the 1940s and later
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-510-X $12.95
6" x 9", 168pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers

 

 

 

Hardin, Anne (editor) compiled by Forrest J Ackerman

Martianthology edited by Anne Hardin complied by Forrest J Ackerman
Science Fiction Golden Age Short Story Anthology
Trade Cloth:  ISBN 1-918736-46-3 $28.95
Trade Paper: ISBN 1-918736-45-5 $16.95
6" x 9", 256pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

Hastings, J. Kent (with Brad Linaweaver)

 
Anarquìa by Brad Linaweaver and J. Kent Hastings
An Alternate History of the Spanish Civil War
Cover art by Kelly Freas
Science Fiction Alternate History Novel
Signed Edit  ISBN: 0-918736-62-5 $39.00
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-15-3 $27.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-16-1 $12.95
6" x 9", 284pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

Helminiak, Jon

Nothing Routine by Jon Helminiak
A Quest for Adventure in Strange and Remote Places
Travel, Biography, Humor, Adventure
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-86-2 $14.95
5 1/2"" x8 1/2"9", 244pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

Hitchcock, R. T.

Commonality by R. T. Hitchcock
Mars comes a courtin' but the shot-gun wedding was a surprise to all.
Science Fiction Novel Action, extrapolation, and a sense of wonder.
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-524-x $17.95
6" x 9", 296pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

Hood, Tom

The Days of Chivalry; or, The Legend of Croquematine by Ernest L'Épine
Translated by Tom Hood,
Illustrated with 177 woodcuts by Gustave Doré
Art, Fantasy, Literature, Political & Religious Satire
Limited Edit  ISBN: 0-918736-21-8 $75.00
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-42-0 $23.95
8 1/4"  x 11", xiv+259pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

Houdaille, Jaques (translated by Fannie Lillian Miles Bellamy)

Two Frenchmen Hitchhiking Across 1946 America by Jacques Houdaille
translated from the French by Fannie Lillian Miles Bellamy
Travel, Biography, History
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-534-7 $11.95
5 1/2" x8/129", 112pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

Hughes, Lew-Ellyn

A View from the Corner by Lew-Ellyn Hughes.
Columns: Essays. Belles Lettres, Maine, Country Life
Named "Best Columnist of 2006" by the Maine Press Association
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-513-4 $12.95
6" x 9", 160pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

Joyce, James T.

Use Eagles If Necessary by James T. Joyce
A Psychoanalyst's Stories
Biography, Self-Help Reference, Psychology, Therapy, Belles Lettres
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-761-7 $14.95
6" x 9", 233pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press

 

 

 

Kaul, Lalita

Healthy Heart South Asian Diet by Lalita Kaul
Health Diet Cookbook Self Help Heart Non-Fiction
Trade Paper ISBN:1-59663-756-0  $15.95
Professor Lalita Kaul, Howard University School of Medicine
7 1/2" x 10", 212pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press

 

 

 

Keesey, Pam (edited w/Forrest J Ackerman

Sci-Fi Womanthology
edited by Forrest J Ackerman and Pam Keesey
Science Fiction Short Story Anthology
Hardbound:   ISBN: 0-918736-50-1   $28.95
Trade Paper: ISBN: 0-918736-33-1   $16.95
6" x 9", 372pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

Kemp. John

Sticky Wicket, A Comic Mystery by John Kemp
An Embarrassing Problem or Situation
Mystery In an English Retirement Community
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918-736-78-1  $14.95
6" x 9", 228pp
Imprint: Yellowback Mysteries
 

 

 

 

Klein, Alec

Beast of Love by Alec Klein
Literature/Humor: Urban Comedy, Satire, Romance
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-98-6  $12.95
6" x 9", 220pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
. . .zingy one-liners, will leave even jaded readers snorting in their lounge chairs
----McLean Robbins, The Washingtonian
 

 

Laboon, Corinne

I Will Survive by  Corinne Laboon
Techniques for Coping With A Health Challenge
self-Help, Health, Coping Therapy
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-525-1 $15.95
6" x 9", 232pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press

 

 

Landis, John

Ackermanthology compiled by Forrest J Ackerman
Foreword by John Landis
65 Astonishing Rediscovered Sci-Fi Shorts
Science Fiction Golden Age Short Story Collection
Stories by Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, and others
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-59.5 $34.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-25-0 $19.95
6" x 9", 302pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press


 

L'Épine, Ernest L.

The Days of Chivalry; or, The Legend of Croquematine by Ernest L'Épine
Translated by Tom Hood,
Illustrated with 177 woodcuts by Gustave Doré
Art, Fantasy, Literature, Political & Religious Satire
Limited Edit  ISBN: 0-918736-21-8 $75.00
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-42-0 $23.95
8 1/4"  x 11", xiv+259pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

Leblanc, Maurice

Arsène Lupin vs. Holmlock Shears by Maurice LeBlanc
translated by  Alexander Teixteira de Mattos
Mystery/Humor: Victorian Rogue Mystery Facsimile
Shot directly from the 1st Edition in the Archives of
the Eli Lilly Rare Book Library at Indiana University
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-11-0  $28.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-12-9 $14.95
6" x 9", 271pp
Imprint: Yellowback Mysteries
 

 

Lee, Mona

Humbler Than Dust by Mona Lee
Two Retirees Take A 1000 Kilometer Tandem Bicycle Ride Across the Real India
Travel, Biography, Humor, Bicycling
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-86-2 $14.95
6" x 9", 232pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

Linaweaver, Brad

 
Anarquìa by Brad Linaweaver and J. Kent Hastings
An Alternate History of the Spanish Civil War
Cover art by Kelly Freas
Science Fiction Alternate History Novel
Signed Edit  ISBN: 0-918736-62-5 $75.00
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-15-3 $34.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-16-1 $19.95
6" x 9", 284pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

Logan, Dan

The First Migration by Dan Logan
Science Fiction, Time Travel
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-89-7 $19.95
6" x 9", 320pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

 

 

 

Lord, Ty

The Disguise by Ty Lord
Mystery Okracoke
Trade Paper ISBN:1-59663-530-4  $14.95
6" x 9", 144pp
Imprint: Yellowback Mysteries
 

 

 

 

McAleer, Andrew

 

Mytery Writing in a Nutshell by John and Andrew McAleer
Introduction by Edward D. Hoch
Interviews with: Margaret McLean, Robert B. Parker, Rex Stout, and William G. Tapply
Reference, Literary Criticism, Mystery
Trade Paper ISBN:  978-1-59663-505-0 $8.95
5" x 8", 96pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

McAleer, John

Mytery Writing in a Nutshell by John and Andrew McAleer
Introduction by Edward D. Hoch
Interviews with: Margaret McLean, Robert B. Parker, Rex Stout, and William G. Tapply
Reference, Literary Criticism, Mystery
Trade Paper ISBN: 978-1-59663-505-0 $8.95
5" x 8", 96pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

Rex Stout: A Majesty's Life by John McAleer
Introduction by P.G. Wodehouse
MWA Edgar Award Winning Biography, Literary Biography.
Hardbound:   ISBN: 0-918736-43-9  $46.95
Trade Paper: ISBN   0-918736-44-7  $30.95
6" x 9", 668pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publisher
 

 

 

Mack, Ryan O.

Easy to Understand Money Tips by Ryan O. Mack
Self-Help Reference, Personal Finance
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-758-7 $13.95
5 1/2 x8 1/2", 174pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

 

 

Mars, Roger A.

Saved at Nob Hill Manor
Mystery, Humor, Satire
A sophisticated and satirical page turner. Characters that jump off the page and bristle with vitality.
Weird cult members, ambitious university faculty and wacky nursing home residents
—   it could just be a deadly combination.
Trade Paper:ISBN: 1-59663-760-9, $12.95
 6" x 9", 260pp
 

 
Malfi, Ronald Damien

The Nature of Monsters by Ronald Damien Malfi
Literature  Baltimore setting
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-9786761-0-6  $16.95
5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 332pp
Imprint 5 Story Walkup Press (distributed by Rock Publishing)
 

 

Miller, Alice B.

To Everything There Is A Season by Dr. Alice G. Miller
A Psychotherapist's Spiritual Journey Through Her Garden
Gardening, Self-Help, Biography, Humor, Spiritual Growth and Awakening 
Cloth Hardbound. ISBN: 1-59663-503-7 $24.95
Trade Paper: ISBN: 1-59663-784-6 $14.95
6" x 9", 180pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

Morrison, Arthur

The Dorrington Deed Box by Arthur Morrison
Mystery/Humor: Victorian Rogue Mystery Facsimile
Shot directly from the 1st Edition in the Archives of
the Eli Lilly Rare Book Library at Indiana University
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-13-7 $34.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-14-5 $19.95
6" x 9", 308pp
Imprint: Yellowback Mysteries
 

 

 

Murray, Arthur Randolph

Smooth Log by Arthur Murray
Biography, WWII, Americana, American Voices Series, illustrated
Trade Paper: ISBN: 1-59663-762-5 $23.95
8 1/2" x 11", 353pp
Trade Paper: ISBN: 1-59663-535-5 $21.95
6" x 9", 408pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

 

Osman, Jay

 
FUG 10
Lost treasure in the Hessian Triangle
Historical Fiction— The American Revolutionary War and Beyond
FROM COLONIAL TREASURE TO MODERN SKULLDUGGERY
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-14-5 $19.95
6" x 9", 316pp

 

 

 

 

 

Petronius, Ernest P.

Letters to Mom and After Ernest Petronius
Biography, WWII, Americana, American Voices Series
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-84-6  $14.95
6" x 9", xxi+176pp, illustrated
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

 

 

 

Readler, Blaine

A God For The Earth by Blaine Readler
Science Fiction Novel
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-764-1 $15.95
6" x 9", 240pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press

 

 

 

 

Rock, James A.

Who Goes There compiled by James. A. Rock
A Bibliographic Dictionary of Pseudonymous Literature
in the Fields of Science Fiction and Fantasy 1588-1978 .
Bibliography, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Buckram Cloth, Smythe Sewn
Library Binding ISBN: 0-918736-04-8 $14.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-05-6 $  9.95
9" x 12", vii+201pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishing
 

Rock, Lynne A. (editor) complied by Dr Acula (Forrest J Ackerman)

Dr. Acula's Thrilling Tales of the Uncanny
Edited by Lynne Rock,  compiled by Dr. Acula (aka Forrest J Ackerman)
Founding Editor of Famous Monsters of Filmland and Creator of Vampirella
Horror Short Story Collection— Golden Age to the present
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-61-7 $26.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-30-7 $14.95
6" x 9", 284pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

Sassella, Marc

Death In Rome by Marc Sassella
Mystery Rome
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918-736-85-4  $16.95
6" x 9", 276pp
Imprint: Yellowback Mysteries
 

Starr, David W., Col., Ret,

Watercolor Memories by Colonel David W. Starr.
Art, Full color illustrations throughout
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-507-x $22.95
8 1/2" x 11", 128pp
Imprint: Seaboard Press
 

Stevens, Francis

Claimed by Francis Stevens (Gertrude Barrows Bennett)
Horror Fantasy Golden Age Novel
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-57-9 $24.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-37-4 $12.95
6" x 9", 192pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

Storm, Kip

Gray Matters by Kip Storm
Literature/Humor:  Satire
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-523-1  $12.95
6" x 9", 192pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

Stout, Rex

Rex Stout Interview: July 18, 1973 conducted by Michael Bourne (Audio Cassette)
Limited edition Audio Cassette, 70+ Minutes, Conducted at Stout's Home High Meadow on the New York/New Jersey border.
Belles Lettres, Biography, Audio Book, Literature, Mystery, Interview, Non-Fiction
Audio Cassette ISBN: 0-918736-22-6 $20.00
Standard Audio Cassette
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishing
 

Swacker, Frank Warren

Boardroom Conspiracies by Frank Warren Swacker
Mystery/Satire
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-88-9 $29.95
6" x 9", 262pp
Imprint: Yellowback Mysteries
 

Tracy, Jack W. (with Jim Berkey)

Subcutaneously, My Dear Watson by Jack Tracy and Jim Berkey
Sherlock Holmes and the Cocaine Habit, Illustrated throughout
self-Help, Biography, Humor, Retirement
Cloth Hardbound. ISBN: 0-918736-02-1 $21.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-03-x $11.95
6" x 9", 89pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

Van Doren, J, Kenneth

At Wolfe's Door by J. Kenneth Van Doren
Reference, Literary Criticism, Mystery
The Nero Wolfe Novels of Rex Stout
Hard Cover: ISBN: 0-918736-51-x $23.95
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-52-8 $9.95
6" x 9", xi+107pp
Imprint: James A. Rock & Co., Publishers
 

 

Von Harbou, Thea

Metropolis by Thea van Harbou, edited by Forrest J Ackerman
75th Anniversary Edition
Science Fiction, Films Novel Art 
Illustrations with stills, back scene photos, etc., from the 1927 Fritz Lang Film
Leather Binding Limited Ed: ISBN: 0-918736-34-x $60.00
Trade Paper ISBN: 0-918736-35-8 $23.95
8 1/2" x 11", xxi+240pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press
 

Van Steenburgh, David L,

Finding the Metaphor
A Guide for The Beginning Poet
in the Post-Modern Global World
by David L. van Steenburgh
6" x 9", 144pp. $12.95
ISBN:1-59663-766-5
 

Westbay, Monique

Crib Sheets by Monique Westbay
So darling they can't open it without saying ahhh...
So useful they won't want to put it down.
A great gift for the expectant or new parent
Child care, children's, self-help.
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-519-2 $8.95
8" x8", 32pp
Imprint: Castle Keep Press
 

Wilson, Donald

The Visitors by Donald Wilson
Science Fiction Novel, illustrated by the author
Trade Paper ISBN: 1-59663-522-3 $14.95
6" x 9", 228pp
Imprint: Sense of Wonder Press

 

 

 

 

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